Harry Truman actually said...

It is one mark of civilization to be able to produce abundantly, but it is a more important mark to be able to use abundance for the welfare of all mankind.

Context

Remarks to the Delegates to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.

11/21/1949

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